Data Engineer

Caterpillar•Peoria, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Data Engineer on the Platform Data Engineering team, you will be responsible for developing Python data pipelines that build business data objects used to support applications. Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Requirements

Knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.
Knowledge of software development life cycle; ability to use a structured methodology for delivering and managing new or enhanced software products to the marketplace.
Knowledge of software product design; ability to convert market requirements into the software product design.
Knowledge of technical aspects of a software products; ability to design, configure and integrate technical aspects of software products.
Knowledge of software product testing; ability to design, plan, and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure software product quality and adherence to stated requirements.
Software development experience and solid working knowledge of OOP principles.
Experience in designing and developing software applications in Python.
Experience working with Git version control
Deploying software using CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Github Actions, Azure Devops etc.
Experience with AWS components such as Lambda, Dynamo, Fargate, S3, Sagemaker, IAM and RDS
Experience with relational and/or noSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, MongoDB, Oracle, etc.
Demonstrated strong learning ability and a proactive approach to staying current with the latest technologies and industry trends.
Exceptional communication skills with experience working on a cross functional team.

Responsibilities

Developing Python data pipelines that build business data objects used to support applications.
Performs all programming, project management, and development assignments without close supervision; normally assigned the more complex aspects of systems work.
Works directly on complex application/technical problem identification and resolution
Interprets design requirements for engineering implementation
Building and deploying CICD pipelines
Implementing source to target mapping as pipeline code
Responsible for Unit and Integration testing
Maintains high standards of software quality within the team by establishing good practices and habits
Identifies and encourage areas for growth and improvement within the team
Performs other job duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time to time